The state flag of South Sudan was officially approved in July 2005, at a time when the country gained autonomy and more than twenty years of civil war ended.
Description and proportions of the flag of South Sudan
The rectangular flag of the South Sudan flag has a length to width ratio of 2: 1. It can be officially used for any land use. The country's law states that the flag of South Sudan is allowed to be raised not only by state bodies and officials, but also by citizens of the country. The cloth is also official for the armed forces of South Sudan.
The main field of the flag of South Sudan is divided into three horizontal stripes of equal width. The upper stripe is black and symbolizes the African race, to which the vast majority of the Sudanese population belongs. It is followed by a red stripe, reminiscent of the sacrifices made by the people and patriots of the country during the struggle for an independent existence. The lower bright green field of the South Sudan flag is the rich vegetation of this land and fertile soils along the Nile, which play a large role in the prosperity of the agricultural sector of the economy.
The three wide stripes are separated from each other by two narrow white margins. These are symbols of peace in South Sudan, which was so difficult for its inhabitants and defenders. An equilateral triangle of blue color is cut into the field of the flag from the pole. Its side is equal to the width of the flag, and in the center is a five-pointed star. Its golden color symbolizes hope for a better life, and the star itself is the unity of all territories and a guiding guide for the Sudanese. The blue triangle celebrates the waters of the Nile, which give life to many African countries and peoples.
Symbols important to the people of South Sudan are also represented on the country's coat of arms. The eagle on the coat of arms is a sign of a strong and brave state that is ready to defend its conquests. The shield and the spear remind of this. The desire to work peacefully is symbolized by a shovel, and the desire to build a legal and civilized state is the country's motto.
History of the flag of South Sudan
The second civil war lasted over 22 years in South Sudan and ended with the signing of the Naivasha Agreement. Under its terms, South Sudan received autonomous rights and the ability to have its own national flag, as well as a coat of arms and anthem. Originally, today's flag of South Sudan was used by the People's Army that liberated the country. On July 9, 2005, it was approved as a state one.
